Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS YOUR TUITION?

Tuition is paid monthly from August through June (11 months). 

Fees are $775 per month for 1st student, $580 for 2nd sibling, 

$388 for 3rd sibling, 4th and up free. 

IF I AM APPLYING FOR SEVERAL CHILDREN, DOES EACH CHILD NEED A SEPARATE AUDITION? 

Yes, we consider each child a genius on a Hero's Journey, so we ask each to audition separately.

MAY I VISIT CAMPUS?

In order to protect the learning environment of our Herons, we offer limited tours by appointment. Also, we have two Open Houses each year and we encourage anyone interested in meeting our  guides or seeing our studios to attend.  Tentatively, one is will be in June and the other in October. Check our events page or Facebook for more information.

WHAT GRADES DO YOU OFFER?

We will serve first grade through fourth grade during our first two years, adding a middle school the third year. A high school will be added approximately two years after that. (We may offer upper grade faster, depending on demand.) Our Elementary Studio begins at 7 years old by September 1st. (Exceptions for 6 year-olds who are reading.)

IS WONDERS ACADEMY A MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy but, we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands-on projects and the Socratic Method for discussions.

HOW LONG IS WONDERS ACADEMY IN SESSION EACH YEAR?

We operate on an eleven-month calendar, but our flexible program allows families to travel together during the year, without sacrificing any learning.

IS WONDERS ACADEMY A RELIGIOUS SCHOOL?

While we expose children to the importance of mindful spirituality and stress the historical importance of Christianity to the development of Western Civilization, we do not promote any one religion.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY A HERO'S JOURNEY?

We believe that each of us has a special calling in life, and a series of trials and tests that must be faced with integrity and purpose, in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Our mission is to prepare your child for his or her special journey.

WHAT IS AN "INDEPENDENT LEARNER"?

Someone who can research questions, follow instructions, solve problems—admit that they don't know something and figure out a solution when they hit a roadblock without asking an adult for help —  participate in discussions, and strive for mastery.

WILL CHILDREN BE GROUPED INTO GRADES?

We believe that children learn best when working with children younger and older than themselves rather than split up into groups based solely on age. In addition to individualized curriculum, all ages of students work together in groups.

DOES ACTON SERVE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN?

We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "EVERY CHILD CAN CHANGE THE WORLD"?

We believe each of our students will find a passion —  something they love and have a gift to do. They will use this gift to  serve others and fulfill a need they are passionate about in the world.  This may be by becoming a shoe-shiner who tells stories and makes people's day just by doing his job with love and vigor; it may be by becoming a coach who sees the light in a child’s eyes and guides her to  pursue a dream; it may be by becoming a father or mother who leads a family on a Hero's Journey; it may be becoming an entrepreneur or business leader guided by compassion and integrity; or it may be by becoming an artist or writer who brings beauty to people's lives.

SUGGESTED READING:

We recommend reading at least one of the following books to gain a better understanding of Acton Academy's inspiration and the alternative school movement: 

Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich

A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the 21st Century by Oliver DeMille; 

The One World Schoolhouse by Salman Khan 

Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Courage to Grow by Laura Sandefer